For more than 35 years the Washington Native Plant Society has enjoyed educating itself and others about the value of plants native to the Evergreen State. Members share a common interest in Washington’s unique and diverse flora. We represent all levels of botanical knowledge, from professionals and experienced amateur botanists, to beginners just becoming curious about the beautiful plants and habitats of our state. Conservation and advocacy make the Washington Native Plant Society the voice for native plants. Our greatest conservation work is on-the-ground and around the state where hundreds of Society members volunteer their time to restore habitats, strive for good conservation policies, conduct native plant inventories and monitor rare plant populations.

The Columbia Basin Chapter

Since 1997, our chapter has been working to preserve our native flora and provide information to the public. Recent conservation/restoration efforts in the Tri-Cities include planting and seeding at Badger Mountain Preserve (Friends of Badger Mountain), planting and signage at the natural area in Leslie Groves North, and restoration at Horn Rapids County Park near Richland. In Walla Walla, efforts are focused on native plant containers in the downtown gardens, a native plant demonstration garden at the Humane Society, and developing and publishing a wildflower and trailside native plant guide.

Board Members

The Board establish policy and manages the business and the affairs of the Chapter (CBNPS Bylaws).